Nelly talks about the decision to perform at Trump’s ball

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Nelly explained his decision to speak at Donald Trump’s inauguration

The Shade Room previously reported that Nelly was scheduled to perform at Donald Trump’s inaugural ball on Monday, January 20. The news came to light when CBS reporter Taurian Smalls shared it on X (formerly Twitter) on January 17.

Now, the St. Louis host is explaining his decision to take part in the Donnie celebration. Nelly joined the rapper Willie D for a conversation on YouTube, where he addressed his choice, which caused a lot of reaction on social media.

In a video interview, Nellie made it clear that it was not for money to perform at Trump’s inaugural ball.

“I don’t do it for money. I do it because it is (honor). I respect the office. It doesn’t matter who is in office. Just like our men and women, our brothers and sisters who defend this country must go to war and put their lives on the line for whoever is in that position. So if they can put the life of someone in office on the line, I sure as hell can speak for someone in office,” Nelly explained.

Willie D. also noted all the backlash Nelly received after it was announced that he was part of the inaugural lineup. He even asked Nellie how he would react to people calling him out for supporting white supremacy. But the rapper directly said that he needs proof that Donald Trump is a supporter of white supremacy. “I would ask them to show me where he is a white supremacist” Nellie added.

Pip Nelly’s full commentary on the topic below.

Social media is responding

Neighbors did not hold back Shade Room Comments Section about Nelly’s support for Trump. Some immediately called him a sellout, while others said he only made things worse for himself.

Instagram user @dmoneytakeoff wrote, “The older these rappers get, the more embarrassed they get 😂what’s going on???”

Instagram user @no_tat_dame wrote, “Sell ​​excuses. It’s really sad.”

While Instagram user @mekotheauthor wrote, “He made it worse 🤡. He should have just kept quiet. 🙄🤦🏾‍♀️”

Then Instagram user @jaytheelite wrote, “Just say you’ll do something awesome for a change 😂”

Instagram user @lovelysparxx wrote, “He knows DAMN WELL it’s not about honor, B 😂😂”

Another Instagram user @diamond_natural wrote, “There is something about men who stutter. 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩WHY do you stumble over your words when you are so sure of what you are saying?! 🤨🤥”

Instagram user @cheryl_west wrote, “A clown’s behavior, a clown’s excuse.’

While another Instagram user @wizkalisa wrote, “😂😂😂bruhhhhh, he could have backed out of this interview, but we know he’s not backing out of anything… misinformation is even worse.”

Then another Instagram user @kristin_sherie wrote, “Baby, you weren’t the first choice, everyone else said no.

Finally, Instagram user @ang.k6 wrote, “St. Louis would like to officially trade Nellie ASAP!!!!! 🤮”

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